Job Description

Job ID: 520744

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our Midwest Region has approximately 1100 employees spanning Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. Our local businesses are focused on the Safe production and delivery of aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and the construction services associated with these products. We are a leading supplier of residential, commercial, city street and highway paving materials. 

Position Overview

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting business and financial operations, including but not limited to, data entry, billing, material purchasing, accurately applying and posting cash receipts to respective customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Provide a full range of support to process commodities and invoices ensuring accurate data.
• Process plant production, transfer point of sale tickets and work with plant to reconcile discrepancies.
• Review submitted lien waivers for accuracy, work with the customer on any changes to lien waivers, and work with the credit department on signatures and notaries.
• General customer service support in resolving invoice and collection issues via phone or email, ensuring accurate accounting records.
• Administers accounts receivable invoicing and other related clerical functions.
• Monitor expiring Certificates of Insurance and request updated insurance.
• Assist with indexing material sales, as well as scanning documents in record retention database.
• Assist with accounting department, miscellaneous data entry, administrative office tasks and back up functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in accounting and job costing preferred.
• Experience in a construction environment is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Safety Policy Manuals/Handbooks.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry and 10-key.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, without constant supervision, and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to provide great customers service and display a professional and courteous attitude.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and percentages.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, heard and lift and/or move up to 5 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, life and or/move up to 10 lbs.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in-person.
• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate and is typical of an office setting.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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